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525,600 minutes

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Happy Couple
I’d be lying if I said I calculated this on my own.  In fact, I honestly can’t say the number without hearing the melody of the song from Rent.  Nonetheless, it hardly seems possible that an entire year has already passed since you took your vows before an adoring crowd of friends and family.

Whether through emails, texts, video chats or frequent phone calls and cherished visits home, I have thoroughly enjoyed sharing in your experiences as a new family.  I’ll admit that it’s still a little tricky learning the ropes of long-distance familyhood.  Yet I know that we’ll continue to stay close and share in each others lives.

I wish you a fabulous first anniversary and pray for countless years of happiness to come!  Congratulations!  We love you! 🙂

41 years (and 12 days)

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I’ve always loved the stolen kisses and knowing glances playfully batted between you.  While not explicit or perhaps even intended, these lessons of life ~ of love ~ are precious. 

As I travel back in time to bring you these anniversary wishes, I’m quite certain that your journey – through all the joys and sorrows – wouldn’t be traded for anything. 

Congratulations on so many wonderful years together!  We love you!

The story continues…

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I don’t know if you even remember teasing me about taking my ring off at night.  It was right around the time it started to fit again this fall, after losing baby weight for the second time in twelve months!  If you haven’t noticed, your comment made an impression.

For that brief moment a few weeks ago, when I thought I’d lost it after the race, my heart hurt.  Hearing you say it was safely on my dresser, was the greatest relief!  But it got me thinking.  The hands that wear these two rings are stronger and yet more gentle than they were five years ago.  They have wiped away tears of joy and sorrow, and recently come to ache for the tight grasp of a timid toddler.  These rings have a history, and a future.

I meant every word of my vows when I spoke them.  But now, living them, seeing them unfold before us, the meaning they carried is only beginning to be realized.  So now, when I snuggle in beside you, and twist my ring around my finger, I smile, knowing and loving all it represents!

Happy Anniversary, Love!

Four Years Ago

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I promised to love you, to cherish you, to honor and respect you.  I vowed to constantly show you my love and faithfulness regardless of our circumstances.  We’ve had ups and downs, ins and outs and we’re still here…still strong…still loving.

I love knowing that we’re committed to making this work.  And on this day – this day that I dreamed about when you slipped that ring on my finger – as we celebrate with family, kiss our child goodnight and share a furtive smile which communicates those ever important said (and unsaid) messages, I am reminded that a love like ours is rare and precious.

Whatever life throws our way, I know I’ll survive because I’ve got you by my side.  You continue to amaze me with the depth of your love, your resolve and your earnest heart, ever-searching for God’s will.

Happy anniversary!

I love you, Babe!